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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.92, 3,183.24 and 1,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.92, 3,183.24 and 1,561.52 is: 2,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.92 : 3,183.24 = 1,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.92/3,183.24 = 1,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.92x = 3,183.24 × 1,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.92x = 4,970,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,692.92/2,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.75

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